New record wheat yields! The world record of 246 bu/ac in England, a new provincial record in Ontario, new all-time high wheat yields for some growers in Western Canada. Can Western Canadian growers apply these techniques?

Fusarium head blight of wheat has become a frequent disease of wheat across western Canada in recent years. The disease is difficult to control because highly resistant wheat varieties are not available and fungicides do not provide complete FHB control.

Joey Vanneste is an Operations Supervisor for the Canadian Grain Commission Saskatoon Service Centre. Joey has 23 years of experience in the grain industry and has held various positions of responsibility with the Canadian Grain Commission since 2001.